Shipping industry calls for HNS Convention ratification

APRIL 7, 2017 — The shipping industry, represented by the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA), the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and BIMCO, is very supportive of the 2010 Protocol to the

Bimco gives IMO sulfur study a failing grade

OCTOBER 10, 2016 — BIMCO, the world’s largest international shipping association, today voiced serious concerns about some conclusions of an official study that will inform the decision of IMO’s MEPC over the

BIMCO: Shipbuilding orders at 20 year low

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016 — BIMCO says that shipyards are falling victim to deteriorating conditions in the dry bulk, container and offshore markets, with 2016 looking to set the record for the lowest

BWM convention: Headaches ahead for owners

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 — Shipowner organizations continue to express concerns about the IMO Ballast Water Management Convention which comes into force September 8, 2017. At the heart of their concerns are doubts

More panamax containerships head for demolition

JULY 1, 2016 — Does the opening of the Panama Canal to larger neopanamax vessels sound the death knell for the panamax containership? Copenhagen headquartered BIMCO, the world’s largest international shipping association,

Manpower report sees seafarer shortage ahead

MAY 17, 2016 — The latest five-year BIMCO/ICS Manpower Report forecasts a serious future shortage in the supply of seafarers. The report identifies a current shortfall of about 16,500 officers (2.1%), but

BIMCO launches “SUPERMAN” contract

JANUARY 15, 2016 — BIMCO, the world’s largest international shipping association, has launched a new standard contract for ship managers to provide supervision services for shipbuilding and conversion projects. Code named SUPERMAN,

BIMCO releases Guidelines on Cyber Security Onboard Ships

JANUARY 4, 2016 — Information technology (IT) and operational technology (OT) onboard ships are increasingly being networked together – and more frequently connected to the worldwide web, increasing the risk of unauthorized

Shipowners worry about availability of U.S. approved BWMS

MAY 1, 2015 — Shipowners’ organizations are “deeply concerned” that IMO’s Ballast Water Management Convention could soon come into force without an implementation schedule that recognizes the need for shipowners to fit

And the survey shows: Most seafarers content

APRIL 13, 2015 — Most seafarers are content with life at sea, according to the preliminary results of a new survey that is being carried out as part of the BIMCO/ICS Manpower

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